Itraconazole Oral Solution and Ivermectin topical

• Generic Name: itraconazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Onmel, Sporanox, Sporanox PulsePak, Tolsura

• It is used to treat fungal infections.

• Generic Name: ivermectin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Soolantra

Topical treatment of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) in adults and children ≥6 months of age.

AAP and others usually recommend topical treatment with OTC preparation of permethrin 1% or pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide for initial treatment; other topical pediculicides (e.g., malathion 0.5%, benzyl alcohol 5%, spinosad 0.9%) recommended if OTC preparations ineffective or permethrin or pyrethrin resistance suspected. Oral ivermectin recommended as an alternative for infestations not responding to or resistant to topical agents.